The 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza was one of the most charged Ferrari moments of the season. Charles Leclerc took the win for Scuderia Ferrari, while car No. 55 — Carlos Sainz — crossed the line in 4th, just off the podium in front of the Tifosi. This Looksmart 1:43 resin model documents that specific car, event and result with the detail fidelity the Italian boutique maker is known for.
The Ferrari SF-24: A Significant Step Forward
The Ferrari SF-24 is Scuderia Ferrari's 2024 Formula 1 contender, evolved from the SF-23 platform with meaningful aerodynamic changes. The revised sidepod concept and updated floor represented a shift in design philosophy. Power comes from the Ferrari 066/12, a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged hybrid unit. The SF-24 ran in the traditional Scuderia Ferrari red throughout 2024, adopting HP (Hewlett-Packard) title sponsorship branding from the Miami Grand Prix onwards — a new visual chapter in Ferrari's F1 identity.
Monza, 1 September 2024: Sainz's Last Italian GP in Red
Carlos Sainz had won at Monza in 2023, and the 2024 edition carried its own weight. Sainz — racing under No. 55 — finished 4th, just outside the podium positions. Leclerc won for Ferrari. Crucially, this was Sainz's penultimate Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver before his confirmed move to Williams for 2025. Every 2024 race-specific model of car No. 55 carries that context, and Monza is arguably the most resonant venue for it.
The 1:43 Scale Model: Looksmart Resin Construction
Looksmart is an Italian boutique manufacturer with official Ferrari and Formula 1 licensing, producing small-batch resin models recognised for surface and livery accuracy. This 1:43 model reproduces the SF-24 in the HP-branded 2024 Monza specification. As a resin piece, the body is a sealed one-piece construction — detail is concentrated on the aerodynamic surfaces, sidepod geometry, floor edges and livery graphics rather than mechanical openings. Race-specific event variants from Looksmart, tied to a single result and chassis number, are produced in limited quantities.
In the Display Cabinet
At 1:43, the SF-24 occupies a compact footprint suited to focused single-seater collections. It pairs naturally with the Looksmart Ferrari SF-24 No. 16 Charles Leclerc, winner of the same 2024 Italian GP, to represent both Ferrari entries from Monza. For a Carlos Sainz Ferrari retrospective, the 2023 Italian GP winner model — car No. 55 at the same circuit — is the logical companion piece.
Frequently asked questions
Does the model have opening parts?
No. As a resin model, the body is a sealed one-piece construction with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. Detail is concentrated on the exterior aerodynamic surfaces, livery graphics and the HP title sponsorship branding.
Who makes this model and what is it made from?
The model is made by Looksmart, an Italian boutique manufacturer holding official Ferrari and Formula 1 licences. The material is resin, which allows fine surface reproduction of aerodynamic geometry and livery detail.
What is the historical significance of this specific car and result?
The 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on 1 September 2024 was Carlos Sainz's penultimate race at that circuit as a Ferrari driver — he moved to Williams for 2025. He finished 4th in car No. 55, while team-mate Charles Leclerc won. Sainz had won the same race in 2023, lending extra weight to this edition.
